Hoddle wrote in the London Evening Standard: "It came as a surprise to learn the 21-year-old was an Arsenal player who had a loan spell at Greek side Olympiacos last season and who has also spent time on loan at Lorient in France.

"Campbell, whose Arsenal contract expires in 2016, was linked with a loan move to Newcastle, and now with Crystal Palace.

"However, such has been his impact here in the World Cup that Arsene Wenger has already said he will join them for pre-season and it wouldn’t surprise me now he stays there."